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Scam patterns

Telegram admin impersonation

A private message claims to be support or a project administrator.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

A private message claims to be support or a project administrator.

Telegram admin impersonation. A private message claims to be support or a project administrator.
Telegram admin impersonation. A private message claims to be support or a project administrator.
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Why it matters

The scammer moves the victim away from public scrutiny and asks for keys, payments or remote access.

What to check

Record usernames, numeric IDs, exported messages and payment addresses.

Sources

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